Applications Open for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas customers who need help paying their winter utility bills can apply now for up to $475 in assistance through the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

2024 Winterfest Chili/Soup Cook-Off Winners Announced

2024 WINTERFEST CHILI/SOUP COOK-OFF WINNERS ANNOUNCED - The Lanwood Community hosted the second annual Winterfest Dec. 21, 2024 at Powell Park.

Republican Committee Meeting Jan. 14

RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Veterans Building, beginning at 6:30 p.m.The meeting agenda includes membership drive as well as election of leadership.Refreshments will be served.

Rison Methodist Food Pantry Jan. 25

RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 25.The church holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.

Winter Storm Predicted for Thursday, Friday

RISON - As meteorologists are predicting anywhere from 6 to 10 inches of snow or wintry mix for Cleveland County at the end of this week, taking precautions in advance will help you be prepared for the winter storm.The Arkansas Department of Transportation began treating local highways on Tuesday.

Rison Sports Hall of Fame To Induct First Class Feb. 1

RISON - The inaugural class of the Rison High School Sports Hall of Fame will be announced during a special induction ceremony and banquet to be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the White Hall Community Center, 9801 Dollarway Road in White Hall.Advance tickets are $20 or $25 at the door.

County Buys Additional Road Equipment

RISON - County Judge Jimmy Cummings informed the Cleveland County Quorum Court during its regular monthly meeting Monday night that the county has invested in some new equipment for the road department that should speed up some of the road work carried out by the county.

Rison Council Hears Updates

RISON - Improvements to the city's water and wastewater infrastructure took center stage during the Rison City Council's first meeting of the new year Tuesday night.

Mobile Mammogram Van in Rison Next Wednesday

RISON - The UAMS Mobile MammoVan will provide on-site screening mammograms in Rison, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 beginning at 8 a.m.The MammoVan will be stationed in the parking lot of Rison Pharmacy's old location, 300 Pine Street.

USDA Commodities Distribution Is Canceled for Saturday

KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry in Kingsland has announced that it is canceling its regular USDA commodities distribution scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11, due to the expected winter weather.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.